Thursday, February 25, 2021

Address:  150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Criminal Investigations Division, Capt. Craig Habel  269-337-8139

Homicide Investigation 4500 Westmain St

Kalamazoo, MI:  On Thursday February 25^th, 2021 at approximately 8:11 P.M., Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the area of 4500 blk of Westmain for several reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, Officers located a male subject suffering from several gunshot wounds and was unresponsive. Life saving measures were attempted, but the victim has succumbed to his injuries. The male victim was identified as a 64-year-old Kalamazoo resident.

The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is actively investigating this incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269)337-8120 or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Authority of Lt. David Juday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021                                                                                                 Contact: Ryan Bridges, bridgesr@kalamazoocity.org, 269-762-2922

UPDATE: 02/25/2021 @ 23:35 hrs

The missing 16 -year-old has been located and returned. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety would like to thank all citizens that called in and gave information that resulted in the quick return of this young man.

Authority of Lt. David Juday

KDPS seeking assistance locating a missing, endangered person

Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety is requesting assistance locating 16-year-old Graylee Wilburn Smith who was last seen in the 1600 block of Lake Street at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021.

He was last seen walking away from the area on foot and unaccompanied.

Smith is described as a white male, approximately 5’09”, average build, with short light brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a West Coast Choppers t-shirt, dark colored pants, and a brown coat.

Smith is on the autism spectrum and left without his medication. It is believed that he is unable to properly care for himself and may struggle to find his way back home.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact Kalamazoo Public Safety at (269) 337-8369, or Silent Observer at (269)343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Date:  February 3^rd 2021

Address:  150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Armed Robbery

Kalamazoo, MI

On Tuesday, February 2^nd, 2021 at approximately 9:54 P.M. Officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to a report of an Armed Robbery in the 3000-Block of S. Westnedge Ave.

Once on scene, Officers located three victims that were robbed at gun point. One of the victims was hit in the head with a firearm during the incident. Several items were stolen and one of the victims suffered a non-life-threatening injury during the incident.  The suspects then left northbound on S. Westnedge Ave in a gray sedan.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of:  Lt. David Juday

Date:  February 3, 2021

Address:  150 E. Crosstown Pkwy., Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact:  Captain Craig Habel, Criminal Investigations Division, 337-8139

Gunfire Strikes Occupied Vehicle

 Kalamazoo, MI:   

On Tuesday, February 2^nd 2021 at approximately 9:37 P.M. Officers with the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of S. Park St and Balch St. Once on scene, Officers located a victim inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound and immediately provided medical treatment.  

The victim, a 32-year-old City of Portage resident, was transported to a nearby hospital for a non-life-threatening injury. This case is currently being investigated and no suspect/s have been arrested at this time.  

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 488-8911 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of:  Lt. David Juday

Date: Sunday, January 24, 2021

Address: 150 E. Crosstown Pkwy. Suite A, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Contact: Captain Matt Elzinga, Operations Division, 269-337-8120

Structure Fire

Kalamazoo, MI:

On Sunday, January 24th, 2021 at approximately 7:39 P.M., Officers from the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety responded to the 800 blk of E. Stockbridge for a report of a structure fire. When KDPS Officers arrived, smoke and flames were observed coming from the attic area.

KDPS Officers were able to bring the fire under control within 30 minutes and were on scene for two hours. The occupants were home at the time of the incident, and thankfully no injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is not yet known and is under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s office.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8120 or Silent Observer at 343-2100

By authority of: Lt. David Juday